Ellen McDonald

Alternate Names
Ellen Chestnut (Married Name)
Birth Date
On 1803 November 8
Death Date
On 1866 September 1
Gender
Female

Wife of William Chestnut. The Chestnut family traveled across the ocean via the ship General McClellan. They then continued their journey as part of the 1864 Rawlins Company. Her husband's name was included on the company roster. Her travel to Utah is mentioned in the obituary of her daughter, Ellen.

Ellen's birth and death dates are confirmed by her obituary.

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Born in Kirkland, Down, Ireland, United Kingdom

1803 November 8

Joined Joseph S. Rawlins Company

1864 July 15 – September 20 (Age 60)

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Joined When Organization was Formed

End Date Details

Ended Between 1864 September 19 – 20
Organization was Ended

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Died in Deseret, Millard, Utah Territory, United States

1866 September 1 (Age 62)